TWO homes are being knocked into one as part of Oldham's bid to house large families.

TWO homes are being knocked into one as part of Oldham's bid to house large families.

Like many northern towns, Oldham, has many two-bedroom terraces which are too small for couples with three or more children.

The Selhal Housing Group has launched a programme to convert small terraces it owns in the Coppice area by knocking two into one.

Syed Anwar Ali and his wife Monwara, who have three children, are among the first couples to benefit. Said Mrs Khatun: "Our previous home was so small that we couldn't fit our three large sons all at one time. One of them Dilwar, has been living away with relatives until Selhal offered us this new house.

"These conversions are a great idea. We are really pleased with the house."